Erik Matti | |
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.jpg) Matti in 2014 | |
| Born | (1970-12-21)December 21, 1970 (age 54) Bacolod,Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Education | Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod |
| Alma mater | University of St. La Salle(withdrew) |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Michiko Yamamoto |
Erik Matti (born December 21, 1970)[1] is a Filipino filmmaker. He is known for directingOn the Job (2013),Honor Thy Father (2015),Seklusyon (2016),BuyBust (2018), andOn the Job: The Missing 8 (2021).
Matti co-founded the production companyReality Entertainment with Dondon Monteverde, son of film producerLily Monteverde.[2][3] Matti and Monteverde also co-founded the streaming serviceUpstream.
Matti hails fromBacolod, the sixth and youngest child of Enrique, a customs agent, and Julieta, a government employee. Matti has credited his father, a frequent moviegoer whose preferences span a variety of genres, with sparking his interest in film.[4]
Matti graduated from elementary and high school atColegio San Agustin-Bacolod. He studied college at theUniversity of St. La Salle for six years, during which he changed his major three times and spent his extracurricular activity in the school's theater company; he did not graduate. Matti taught private acting classes before deciding to become a filmmaker.[4]
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Erik Matti's career in the film industry began when he was hired to supervise the script continuity for the 1994 superhero filmMars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik.[5]
His new project, TV seriesThe Squatter, won the development prize at 2024Series ManiaSeriesmakers section. The show is produced by Ronald Monteverde.[6][7]
Matti is married to screenwriterMichiko Yamamoto, with whom he has two daughters.[8][9] Politically he is an outspoken critic ofRodrigo Duterte, in part due to the Filipino president's proclamation ofmartial law during theMarawi crisis. As such, Matti sparked criticism for cursing at Duterte's supporters in social media.[10]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Magic Temple | No | Yes | |
| 1999 | Scorpio Nights 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 1999 | Ekis: Walang Tatakas | Yes | Yes | |
| 2000 | Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback | Yes | No | |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay | Yes | No | |
| 2001 | Dos Ekis | Yes | No | |
| 2002 | Prosti | Yes | No | |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Yes | No | |
| 2004 | Gagamboy | Yes | No | |
| 2004 | Pa-siyam | Yes | No | |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Yes | No | |
| 2009 | The Arrival | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Rigodon | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | On the Job | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | Yes | No | |
| 2014 | ABCs of Death 2 (Segment: 'I is for Invincible') | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Honor Thy Father | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | Seklusyon | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | BuyBust | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | Kuwaresma | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | A Girl and A Guy | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | On the Job: The Missing 8 | Yes | No | |
| 2026 | On the Job: Maghari† | Yes | ||
| 2027 | May Pagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio† | Yes |
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | On the Job | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 22nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Original Story | Magic Temple (withPeque Gallaga and Lore Reyes) | Won | [11] |
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||||
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Cinematographer of the Year | On the Job | Won | |
| Movie Director of the Year | Won | ||||
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Director | Honor Thy Father | Won | [12] |
| Best Original Story(with Michiko Yamamoto) | Nominated | ||||
| 2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Director | Seklusyon | Won | [11] |
| 2020 | ContentAsia Awards | Best Director | Food Lore (episode: 'Island of Dreams') | Won | [13] |
| 2022 | 50th International Emmy Awards | Best TV Movie or Miniseries | On the Job | Nominated |
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